an odor
An "odor" is a smell. The word "odor" is not as common as "smell", and it's most often used in these phrases:
body odor
a strong odor
a pungent odor
a faint odor
a foul odor
an unpleasant odor
a strange odor
"Odors" are usually bad, although it is possible to describe an odor as "sweet" or "pleasant". For good smells, use "scent" or "fragrance".
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